| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 165.0 km |
| Coordinates | -8.480, 123.811 |
| UTC time | 1978-01-09 13:59:34.000 |
Earthquake details
Monday, January 9, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Republic of Indonesia on Monday, January 9, 1978 at 13:59 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Kefamenanu (Republic of Indonesia - ID), about 130.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 123.811 and latitude -8.480.
| Location | Kupang |
| Country | Indonesia (ID) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-01-09
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